With only a handful of shows left on his current deal, sources say Howard Stern wants to stay with SiriusXM. (NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

It's down to cold cash between Howard Stern and SiriusXM.

Stern has signaled to the satellite broadcaster that he wants to remain with the company and heated talks are nearing a conclusion to settle on how valuable his new contract will be.

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"It's strictly money," at this point a source close to the negotiations told the Daily News.

Stern's current deal expires in a matter of weeks at the end of the year — and given his holiday vacation schedule as of Tuesday he has just two shows left on his current five year agreement.

The legendary radio host is believed to have been making $80 million a year under his latest contract and it's unclear if he would be willing to take a pay cut.

Radio has been kind to Stern over the years, bringing him fame and fortune.

The 61-year-old has said he never imagined a career in radio could make him so rich.

"I never ever thought radio was a money career," Stern told The News in November.

The future of the shock jock's career has been a hot topic for his fans as his current deal draws to a close.

Losing Stern is not an option for SiriusXM. Since he joined the company in 2004, Stern has proved to be its biggest draw. (Getty Images/Getty Images)

When Stern's wife Beth was a guest on Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live" last week she was asked by a caller if the legendary radio host would return.

She said that Stern had not made up his mind yet, but that she hoped he would stay home more with her and the many pets the couple has adopted.

Stern is expected to announce his decision on his SiriusXM radio show as soon as Wednesday.

The heated talks come as the radio host is also close to a solution to offer video programming, similar to the kind seen on his old E! channel show and the now defunct on-demand channel, Howard TV, which shut down in 2013.

Among the potential outlets for the video would be streaming services like Netflix .

Stern has been high on the streaming outlet for some time and sources close to his show say that he's been even more keen on Netflix since former late night talk show host Chelsea Handler landed there.

Losing Stern may not be an option for SiriusXM.

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While it offers hundreds of channels consisting of music and talk, since he joined the company in 2004, Stern has proved to be its biggest draw with millions of his fans willing to follow him to whichever broadcaster he chooses.